fantasy sports law

Bachelor Contestants Embroiled in Fantasy Sports Law Controversy

Bachelor Contestants Embroiled in Fantasy Sports Law Controversy

Reality television recently helped turn the public’s attention to the world of fantasy sports law.  Following significant backlash concerning the circumstances of her first-place finish in the Millionaire Maker contest, former Bachelor contestant Jade Roper Tolbert was stripped of a $1 million prize awarded to her by fantasy sports operator DraftKings.  DraftKings released a statement […]

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New Jersey Fantasy Sports Operator Settles with State

September 13, 2019 On August 16, 2019, fantasy sports operator SportsHub Games Network, Inc. (“SportsHub”) and the New Jersey Attorney General entered into a Consent Order in which SportsHub agreed to pay a $30,000 penalty for operating a fantasy sports website in New Jersey without a permit. Pursuant to the terms of the New Jersey

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NY Daily Fantasy Sports In Jeopardy After Gambling Ruling

By Zachary Zagger. Law360 (October 31, 2018, 5:16 PM EDT) — A New York state court’s recent ruling that daily fantasy sports contests are gambling exposes operators like DraftKings Inc. and FanDuel Inc. to legal risks that were thought to be resolved and may force the companies to lobby for an amendment to the state

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Massachusetts to Tax Fantasy Sports?

January 26, 2018 New omnibus gaming legislation has been introduced to the Massachusetts State Senate which, if enacted, will significantly affect fantasy sports operators conducting business in the Commonwealth.  Introduced with an eye towards preparing for potential legalized sports gambling in the event that New Jersey prevails in its fight against the Professional and Amateur

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Fantasy Sports Lawyer Analysis of Pennsylvania’s New Daily Fantasy Sports Law

November 2, 2017 Pennsylvania recently became the 17th state to legalize paid-entry fantasy sports contests when Governor Tom Wolfe signed a bill into law that also includes provisions for poker and other casino-style games.  The law includes important regulations for fantasy sports operators that wish to do business in the Commonwealth. What are Some Key

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Indiana’s Slow Implementation of Fantasy Sports Law

July 10, 2017 It has been a year since Indiana’s fantasy sports law went into effect.  Nevertheless, in that time, the Hoosier State has only issued fantasy sports licenses to three operators, while alerting several other companies to cease their Indiana-related operations for lack of licensure. Why have so few fantasy sports operators obtained licenses

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New Jersey Fantasy Sports Regulations Coming Soon?

April 5, 2017 The New Jersey Assembly’s Appropriations Committee has passed a bill aimed at establishing fantasy sports regulations to govern fantasy sports contests and their operators within the State.  Passage of the proposal in the Committee ensures advancement to the full Assembly for prospective debate and vote. What are some of the key components

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